Basketball legend Patrick Ewing tests positive for coronavirus

Basketball Hall of Famer and Georgetown men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing said Friday he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19.

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Redesigned NFL.com lists Colin Kaepernick as “retired”

The NFL recently redesigned its website. And the new version of the pages assigned to each current and historical player has created a bit of a stir: Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is listed as “retired.” Kaepernick’s girlfriend, Nessa, has reacted strongly to the characterization. “The @NFL @nflcommish @NFLPA lying on their website claiming @Kaepernick7 ‘retired,'” [more]

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Osaka becomes highest-paid female athlete in history

Tennis sensation Naomi Osaka has become the highest paid female athlete in history after earning $37.4 million over the last year, according to Forbes.

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Adam Zimmer admits it’s “kind of weird” to work for his dad

Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer can’t get too far away from work during the pandemic — since he’s living with his father and boss. And he acknowledged that it can be unusual at times. In an interview with Bob Sansavere of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the younger Zimmer admitted that it’s not always easy [more]

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Rams DC Brandon Staley: Jalen Ramsey can play anywhere, do anything

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald noted this week that the team’s defense will look a lot different this year as a result of the departures of defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and several players. Having Donald on hand means the cupboard is far from bare for new coordinator Brandon Staley. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is another high-end [more]

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NFL owners to vote on five-year extension with EA Sports

If it’s in the game, it’s in the game. And it’s likely remaining in the game for another seven seasons, at a minimum. Next week, NFL owners will vote on a five-year extension with EA Sports for the league’s video-game license. Characterized by Albert Breer of SI.com as a potential “ratification,” this implies that a [more]

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Deone Bucannon gives Falcons 17 first-round picks on their roster

When the Falcons added tight end Hayden Hurst, running back Todd Gurley and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to the roster earlier this offseason, people noted that they could fill out an entire 11-man offensive unit with players who entered the NFL as first-round picks. They’re getting closer to being able to say the same thing [more]

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